The University of Wyoming College of Education conducts cutting-edge research and
outreach. Faculty research spans a wide range of fields within education, counseling,
leadership, special education, and curriculum design.
Ever true to the university's land-grant mission to support statewide education and development, the College of Education leads numerous community outreach initiatives. The college and its outreach centers actively engage Wyoming schools, districts, and community stakeholders through quality professional development and network growth.
The college is also home to research and outreach grant programs, securing outside and internal funds to tackle the biggest challenges to education in the state, such as postsecondary access to rural communities, teacher success and retention, support for school and district leaders, and accessible, public-facing mental health services.
Check out some of our programs and centers below to learn more!
The UW Education Student Success Center (ESSC) guides students who are aspiring to
become a teacher in their educational journey in both undergraduate and graduate programs
to launch their teaching career.
The University of Wyoming Trustee’s Education Initiative follows a UW-E4 policy that
focuses on career exploration, experiential learning for pre-service teachers, embedded
practice in Wyoming school districts, and continued support during entry into the
profession of education.
The UW Learning Research Center, and Clinic provides UW faculty and graduate students
the ability to research, connect, support, and expand literacy programs across Wyoming.
The Early Care and Education Center is a high quality program and facility, administered
by the College of Education at UW, to serve families of the university as well as
the Laramie Community.
WellSpring Counseling is a free, confidential counseling service located at the University of Wyoming for individuals, couples, families, adults, adolescents, and children. Counseling services are offered to UW students as well as members of the Laramie community.
The Science and Mathematics Teaching Center facilitates professional development for educators in preK through 20 science and mathematics teaching and learning. The SMTC is dedicated to allowing teachers to gain knowledge in science and mathematics areas to stimulate curiosity, create compelling instruction, and encourage wonder in students.
The Wyoming School-University Partnership (WSUP) is a statewide group of school districts, community colleges, the University of Wyoming, and state education organizations that collaborate to improve teacher education and improve public schooling.
The Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) is the professional licensing board that solely governs teacher licensure for the state of Wyoming.
The Joint Education Committee of Wyoming (JEC) is closely affiliated with the Wyoming State Legislature to investigate and study bills related to education, higher education, and education employees across the state.
The Wyoming State Board of Education is responsible for setting the educational policies
that are related to state standards, school accreditation, accountability, and assessments,
ensuring all students have an equal access to a high quality education.
The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) is the state of Wyoming’s education agency, headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The WDE supports students, teachers, instructional aides, administrative, and transportation staff across the state.
The Wyoming Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLEDS) works to collect key pieces of data on individual students across the state to connect, analyze, and predict performance levels on students to improve educational policies for improved achievement and student success.
The Wyoming Early Childhood Outreach Network (WYECON) allows students at the University of Wyoming working towards the Early Childhood certificates and endorsements to be connected with early childhood professionals and sites.
UW High Altitude Pathways program (HAP) is a three-year program that allows rural high school students to connect and work with public schools, alternative education centers, and after-school programs to expose them to higher education and provide preparation for pursuing advanced studies and training.
The UW Master Education Competency Program (MECP) is designed to allow students to engage and learn knowledgeable skills that will better prepare Wyoming’s teachers to successfully teach students for the rapidly changing world.
The Wyoming Future of Learning collaboration is a new opportunity, allowing school
districts in Wyoming to engage in a new way of teaching students with more student-centered
learning.
UW Lab School is a public school located in the heart of the University of Wyoming Campus. The school serves as an educational site that offers a learner-centered education for students Kindergarten through 8th grade.
